Jiboner Jonno

An Organization for Hijra, Transgender, Third Gender People

 About Jiboner Jonno

In Bangladesh transgendered people are watched down upon as though they are not human beings
and are treated brutally only because they do not have the gender identity approved by the society
or the government. Although the government of Bangladesh has recognized this transgendered
group of people as 'third gender' it is not implemented even in their national identity cards. The
phenomena are not the same everywhere. ‘Jiboner Jonno’ a non-profitable organization to help the
‘third gender' and trying to change in the Society.

The aims and objectives of this Organization take an attempt to develop the socio-economic status
of hijra community in Bangladesh.

 Name of the Organization: Jiboner Jonno

 Purposes of this Organization: develop the socio-economic status of hijra

community

 Working Area: Pirganj Upazila, Rangpur, Bangladesh

 Number of Target People: 10

 Working Area for the Targeted People: Livestock Farming

 Philosophy and Goal of the Project

Bangladesh is not a monolithic country; it is a multi-religion, multilingual, multi-gender and multi-

cultural state, projecting the beauty of democracy. He requested the nation not to be secular
towards religion but also to race, gender, language, and sexuality. Finally, we can highlight some
significant recommendations for future initiative:

- Recognition as Individuals
- Must be acknowledged through constitution
- Ensure of health services
- Education Program
- Employment opportunity

‘Jiboner Jonno’ believes in holistic, sustainable, qualitative development through upgrading the
living standard and empowerment of the 3rd gender people. we would like to develop society in
local levels. we want to build up a safe & sound community for future generations. Its visions are
economically productive and gender-sensitive. It plays a significant role in making a good citizen.
We dream of a discrimination-free, progressive, and technically advanced society.
 About Transgenders in Bangladesh

Transgenders What we call hijras in the conventional sense is also a novel creation of the Creator.
Apparently, they seem ordinary, but they have some fundamental differences from the common
man. The main difference between them is that they are not capable of having children. People of
the third gender are actually born sexually challenged.

Many people look at the issue in many ways behind them being like this. There are many
misconceptions about them in our society. Mainly because of social reasons, the Hijras are
separated from the family in Bangladesh. For fear of public shame, either the parents separate the
Hijras from their families and community. They are the ones who are separated from the family
and He tolerates humiliation. He lives in groups with hijras and lives in a union named Hijra or
Transgender community.
Economic and employment challenges of transgender in Bangladesh

Economic conditions of transgender community in Bangladesh are disgraceful. They are mostly
the poor section of the society, and they lead impoverished lifestyle. They are deprived of inherited
property since they are often abandoned by the family. Their presence in business and formal
employment are low. Transgender do not get equal employment opportunity as mentioned in the
constitution.

Employment opportunities of transgender in Bangladesh

Even though transgender in Bangladesh is having bundles of challenges and social disparities,
there are some hopes of prosperity and welfare for them in future. Transgender are participating
in national election in Bangladesh. SME foundation, Bangladesh Small & Cottage Industries
Corporation, National Skill Development Council and Ministry of Industry are offering skill
development program for the transgender, and they are also encouraging trans to be entrepreneur
through financial and technical assistance. Social Welfare Society is giving technical support, skill
development and capacity building training to the Hijras. There are many Hijras working in
restaurant as chef and crew members in Bangladesh. Their performance as beautician in beauty
parlor are also getting popular in recent days.
 Project Introduction াবল ী (sbabalambi)

- In our Project firstly Target a group of Transgenders and Motivated them for the Better
Life.

- The working area for the targeted people is Livestock Farming. We are working on 2 Key
Area

 Goat Rearing and Management

Easy Maintenance, Less Risk & Less Capital: Small sized animal, goats are very easily
maintained. For being a successful goat farmer, one needs to do some common tasks
like, feeding, milking and caring. These tasks do not require much equipment, capital, labor
or hard work. Their return of investment ratio is also very good. As goat farming business
is very profitable.

 Poultry hatchery management

The hatchery business has a few benefits, and they include: It provides income and
employment opportunities. don’t need a large space before you can establish an egg or
chicken hatchery. it can incubate and hatch the eggs of other poultry species like quail,
turkey, goose, duck, etc.

Livestock Farming plays a key role in Bangladesh’s economic growth. If we Involve Transgenders
in this economic revelation of Bangladesh it also supportive to change their life style. Now a days
Livestock Farming is a major source of rural jobs in Bangladesh.
 Steps of the Project

Compatible for the Work

Expectations and Goals

Separate Work Define Roles Based on Each

Training about Project

Start Project

Communicate & Manage Conflict

Outcome of the Project

 Justification of the Project

"Economic empowerment" can be explained as the development of the ability of the

previously disadvantaged group of people to involve in economic and financial activities
that benefit both the individuals in questions and the broader society. It is considered as a
more productive and cost-effective way to help those who would otherwise remain
dependent on the social welfare system.

 A balanced development strategy for Transgender will help their Economic Development

& Rights

 Employment With such a substantial proportion of the labor force engaged in this Project

helpful to Change their Life style.

 Giving them Hope by Expanding Their Opportunities

 Empowerment and Changes in Family Outcomes

 Project Plan

Northern part of the country Rangpur the Life style of the People is not Good. People living in
abject poverty. There the transgender living like under the line. Everyone hates them, they have
to beg for money, but no one wants to give it to us, we have to convince them. they have to
explain that if they don’t give us money, we shall starve to death. they are also human beings,
they don’t have any children, so who will support them? No one employs them. The government
promised they would give us jobs and agricultural land, but didn’t receive any of those things, so
they have to beg for money but we don’t want to beg. It is a very humiliating job.

- Improving their Mental Health

- Boost up they’re for future

- Find out Potentiality

- Train them for the work

- Introduce them to Economic Growth

- Ensure Society Safety

First Short List Transgender Near the are and discuss with them about the Project.
Short list their Opinion about that and divided them into two group with their
choice Like Group 1 – 5 and Group 2-5.

We are working with Livestock Farming. Group 1 Work with Poultry

farming and Group 2 Work with Goat farming.
 Project Overview

Goat Farming Business Plan

Investment Land & Shelter

Breeding Health & Medication

Feeding Management

Poultry Farming (Egg Production) Business Plan

Investment Land & Shelter

Collect of Chicken Health & Medication

Feeding Management
 Goat Farming Budget

S/L Particulars Invest Amount Turnover

01 Buying Price of 50 Goats in the Value 1,50,000/-
of Local Place age 2-3 Month
02 Land & Shelter Cost for 6 Month 60,000/-
03 Feeding Cost for 6 Month 60,000/-
04 Medication for 6 Month 10,000/-
05 Other Expense 10,000/-
Total 2,90,000/-
Selling Price of 50 Goats in the Value of 5,00,000/-
Local Place age 8-10 Month

Approx Profit: 2,10,000/- to 2,00,000/-

Poultry Farming Budget
S/L Particulars Invest Amount Turnover
01 Buying Price of 1000 Chicken in the 3,00,000
Value of Local Place
02 Land & Shelter Cost for 6 Month 80,000/-
03 Feeding Cost for 6 Month 1,00,000/-
04 Medication for 6 Month 10,000/-
05 Other Expense 10,000/-
Total 5,00,000/-
Production Capacity after 3 Month Per 7,20,000/-
day 500 pcs egg and Monthly 15000
pcs in 6 Month 90,000 pcs egg

Approx Profit: 2,20,000/- to 2,00,000/-

Total Approx Profit 4,00,000/-
Number of People 10
Per Person Receives in 6 Month 40,000/-
Per Person Receives in 1 Month 6,666.67 /-
 Limitation of the Project

- Transgender Can more money Monthly from begging They may loss hope from this
project.

- Only recognition cannot change the traditional view of the society unless there are some
special policies and social awareness

- On the Project they may face some Problem like

Fund for the Project
Bullying, Harassment,
Barriers from Society
Harassment in Public Places about the Project

- Difficulties of Farming

Conventional System
Insufficient Knowledge
Helplessness to Select Correct Type
Getting Started with No Prior Experience
Inadequate Veterinary Care
Marketing Challenges
 Conclusion

Specific Objectives To fulfill the general objective of the Project there are some specific
objectives that given bellow:

 To determine the extent of transgender empowerment in Bangladesh

respect to social aspects.
 To determine the extent of transgender empowerment in Bangladesh
respect to Political-Legal aspects.
 To determine the extent of transgender empowerment in Bangladesh
respect to Economic aspects.

Transgender people are one of the marginalized groups of people in all over the world and in
Bangladesh there is no exception. They are economically concerned. Inevitable factors and
components are preventing them from further economic development. In the context of
Bangladesh, social systems are at the root points of the structural violence. Social environments,
norms, and stigma are pushing the transgender community to the marginal edge every day.
Inequality in power relationships and sociopolitical culture are becoming hindrance to identifying
themselves as who they are). The problem will be solved only when the transgender people of the
country will sufficiently be empowered in all aspects like- socially, economically and legally/
politically. With the passes of time the scenario is being changed and now the transgender people
are being accepted in all phases of the society, state and country. Presently there are many
examples are available that represents their acceptance in the country by the general people. Since
they are the part of our society and we can’t ignore their existence and that is why they need to
give more emphasis on their empowerment to sustain the continuous growth and development of
the country.